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| Gafemage 02/26/18 7:48:38 PM #12: | pieisthebest posted... Basmati Rice ^ You can't go wrong with any type of curry (as long as the restaurant itself is good), but the above two foods are essential sides - the rice serves as a nice base for the curry, which you ration onto the rice to your own liking, and the naan makes for an excellent pallet cleanser (as well as a decent heat extinguisher, if you're eating a particularly spicy curry). I'd also say that lamb might be considered an essential, since it's arguably the most common protein used in non-vegetarian curries. As for chicken tikka masala, that's kind of a gray area; it's likely the most iconic "Indian" dish in the world, but the thing is: its status as an actual Indian dish is contested. It for sure originated at an Indian restaurant, but some claim that its restaurant of origin is located in Glasgow, Scotland, and the UK is arguably where the food's popularity soared. Regardless of its origin, it is certainly delicious. Oh yeah, perhaps it's not an "essential" of Indian cuisine, but gulab jamun is a truly fantastic dessert; they're essentially like donut holes, but super syrupy & moist, and typically served hot. I'd also gravitate towards several various mango desserts & drinks. Edit: Paneer cheese is another thing that might be considered an essential part of Indian cuisine; IIRC some vegetarian curries even have it as the base protein. --- ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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